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Free GTA4 Multiplayer on Xbox Live

Rockstar to unlock six days of GTA4 multiplayer for all Xbox Live users.

Rockstar has sent word today that it will unlock GTA4's online multiplayer for six days for those Xbox Live users that are not Gold members. Starting Tuesday February 17th at 9 a.m. PST, gamers will be able to experience multiplayer for either GTA4 or the upcoming The Lost and Damned DLC for free.

To help gamers get the most from their multiplayer access, Rockstar Games and Xbox LIVE are putting on a week of special events with the chance to take on Hip Hop DJ and producer, Statik Selektah in a special 'Game with Fame' event and even take on the people behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise in a 'Game with Rockstar' multiplayer event. Sweepstake promotions and an 'Xbox All Nighter' will also be part of the week of activities, full details and eligibility can be found at www.xbox.com/lostanddamnedliveweek.

The Lost and Damned will release over Xbox Live on the same day and will cost 1,600 Microsoft Points.

Bryn says: Even in this shaky economy, it's likely that the new DLC will perform very well. I'm thinking that while most core GTA4 players are already likely XBL Gold members, Microsoft will certainly enjoy a little spike or two in new subscriptions.

Too bad that PlayStation 3 and PC owners have to miss out on all the fun that The Lost and Damned will bring to the game.